Q: Can I Stay outside of USA for more than an year on green card?
A:
You can apply for a reentry permit that allows you to remain outside of the United States without returning for up to a two-period. You can read more about the permit here: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/B5en.pdf
Also, you should be aware that even though the reentry permit would allow you to be outside of the United States for a year without abandoning your status, the reentry permit does not apply to maintaining physical/continuous presence in the United States for purposes of naturalization.
A: If you stay outside the US for more than a year, the US government will assume that you have abandoned your lawful permanent resident status. You should apply for a reentry permit if you want to retain your green card.
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A: As a green card holder, you can generally stay outside of the U.S. for up to one year without losing your status. It's important to maintain ties to the U.S., demonstrate intent to return, and consider obtaining a reentry permit if planning to be abroad for more than a year.
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